weirdest thing happened

Last night out of nowhere while sitting on the couch texting n watching TV all of a sudden I couldn't focus my eyes n could barely read what I was typing or the responses . And I just couldn't focus my eyes right to even look at that TV or look in the mirror. Kind of like someone took a picture of me w a really bright flash . It lasted about 30 minutes I was terrified ready to go to the ER I didn't know what it was and still don't . I had a slight headache afterwards and I see the dr tomorrow but I'm still really freaking out . Has ANYONE experienced something like this pregnant does it even have anything to do with pregnancy ? I'm a worrier anyway so any little thing in this pregnancy gets me extremely anxious . :(

Last night out of nowhere while sitting on the couch texting n watching TV all of a sudden I couldn't focus my eyes n could barely read what I was typing or the responses . And I just couldn't focus my eyes right to even look at that TV or look in the mirror. Kind of like someone took a picture of me w a really bright flash . It lasted about 30 minutes I was terrified ready to go to the ER I didn't know what it was and still don't . I had a slight headache afterwards and I see the dr tomorrow but I'm still really freaking out . Has ANYONE experienced something like this pregnant does it even have anything to do with pregnancy ? I'm a worrier anyway so any little thing in this pregnancy gets me extremely anxious . :(

I had a similar experience a few times now, for me it ended up being migraines and swelling in my eyes from the pregnancy. The first time my head barely hurt, but each time since they have gotten worse. The last one I had to get on medication for the pain. Definitely check with your doctor, I know it scared me pretty bad the first time my vision got fuzzy, but hearing from the doctors helped a lot. Good luck!

I had a similar experience a few times now, for me it ended up being migraines and swelling in my eyes from the pregnancy. The first time my head barely hurt, but each time since they have gotten worse. The last one I had to get on medication for the pain. Definitely check with your doctor, I know it scared me pretty bad the first time my vision got fuzzy, but hearing from the doctors helped a lot. Good luck!

Yeah it was really scary . Thanks . Idk what to do now today I am fine and it's Sunday I really don't know if I should call the emergency line for something that happened last night . I'm freaking out !

Yeah it was really scary . Thanks . Idk what to do now today I am fine and it's Sunday I really don't know if I should call the emergency line for something that happened last night . I'm freaking out !

Just wanted you to know that I landed in the ER for this exact same thing last week, and had a CT scan. It turned out to be nothing more than the beginnings or "aura" associated with a migraine. Basically, it was a migraine that presented itself in the form of vision changes...

Just wanted you to know that I landed in the ER for this exact same thing last week, and had a CT scan. It turned out to be nothing more than the beginnings or "aura" associated with a migraine. Basically, it was a migraine that presented itself in the form of vision changes...

Could be the beginning signs of preeclampsia too...definitely get it looked at! Hypertension is no joke...I just got out of the hospital for my blood pressure it was 200/97. They told me if they couldn't get it under control they would have to deliver the baby...not trying to scare you but get it looked at!

Could be the beginning signs of preeclampsia too...definitely get it looked at! Hypertension is no joke...I just got out of the hospital for my blood pressure it was 200/97. They told me if they couldn't get it under control they would have to deliver the baby...not trying to scare you but get it looked at!

Actually last night I had these two pink spots right in the middle of my vision. I couldn't see past them. I was freaking out. Went to the dr and nothing was wrong. We are baffled. I had to sit down for a long time before they went away. I was told to lay down in a dark room and not watch tv or look at my phone. Also had to drink tons of water. If it comes back I have to go in again.

Actually last night I had these two pink spots right in the middle of my vision. I couldn't see past them. I was freaking out. Went to the dr and nothing was wrong. We are baffled. I had to sit down for a long time before they went away. I was told to lay down in a dark room and not watch tv or look at my phone. Also had to drink tons of water. If it comes back I have to go in again.

This is how my migraine auras present. I describe it the same way, actually, like I'm recovering from a bright light. You might have migraines/auras that are new during pregnancy due to hormonal changes. Vision changes can also be associated with preeclampsia. I agree that if this is something totally new you should get it checked out. But I think if you don't have any symptoms currently, then it can wait until your next appointment.

This is how my migraine auras present. I describe it the same way, actually, like I'm recovering from a bright light. You might have migraines/auras that are new during pregnancy due to hormonal changes. Vision changes can also be associated with preeclampsia. I agree that if this is something totally new you should get it checked out. But I think if you don't have any symptoms currently, then it can wait until your next appointment.

Sounds like my migraines. Very freaky when you get the aura. Stay really hydrated (I had one Friday and vomited a lot and drank three powerades yesterday before I felt a lil better) and check your blood pressure if you can. I think it never hurts to call the dr or L&D just in case though.

Sounds like my migraines. Very freaky when you get the aura. Stay really hydrated (I had one Friday and vomited a lot and drank three powerades yesterday before I felt a lil better) and check your blood pressure if you can. I think it never hurts to call the dr or L&D just in case though.

If you've never had this before, be sure to call your triage line or go to the ER. It could be signs of something more serious, or it could be nothing more than blood pressure related or an ocular migraine due to pregnancy. I've had a few episodes of this. Close one eye at a time and if it's only in your left eye, chances are you'll get a headache on the right side of your head, and vice versa. For me, I've been checked numerous times and I don't have preeclampsia or gestational diabetes, so they determined it's pregnancy related. This actually happened to me on Thanksgiving Day while we were over at our neighbor's house. I was eating, and all of the sudden I couldn't see everything on my plate. It felt like someone had taken a flash picture and I lost some vision in my left eye, and soon after got a headache in my right temple. I also felt my pulse rise, and by the time I got home to check my BP, it was 106. I've also been to triage for my pulse increases, and upon monitoring me, they determined that I was having stronger BH contractions, and even though it didn't hurt too bad, my body was reacting as if I was in more severe pain and it raised my pulse. All in all, be sure to mention this to your doctor! They'll probably tell you to go get checked if it happens again.

If you've never had this before, be sure to call your triage line or go to the ER. It could be signs of something more serious, or it could be nothing more than blood pressure related or an ocular migraine due to pregnancy. I've had a few episodes of this. Close one eye at a time and if it's only in your left eye, chances are you'll get a headache on the right side of your head, and vice versa. For me, I've been checked numerous times and I don't have preeclampsia or gestational diabetes, so they determined it's pregnancy related. This actually happened to me on Thanksgiving Day while we were over at our neighbor's house. I was eating, and all of the sudden I couldn't see everything on my plate. It felt like someone had taken a flash picture and I lost some vision in my left eye, and soon after got a headache in my right temple. I also felt my pulse rise, and by the time I got home to check my BP, it was 106. I've also been to triage for my pulse increases, and upon monitoring me, they determined that I was having stronger BH contractions, and even though it didn't hurt too bad, my body was reacting as if I was in more severe pain and it raised my pulse. All in all, be sure to mention this to your doctor! They'll probably tell you to go get checked if it happens again.

Thank you everyone for the responses . I'm in l&d now I called n the dr said its just best I get checked out . Been here 2 hours and all blood pressure has been low n great n baby is great . They are not concerned I'm just waiting on blood work . The vision thing was really scary but hopefully just a migraine or just another weird pregnancy thing .

Thank you everyone for the responses . I'm in l&d now I called n the dr said its just best I get checked out . Been here 2 hours and all blood pressure has been low n great n baby is great . They are not concerned I'm just waiting on blood work . The vision thing was really scary but hopefully just a migraine or just another weird pregnancy thing .

I've gotten migraines since I was 12 years old. I have always gotten auras before my migraines showed up and it's exactly as you described. If you are feeling fine, it's very likely just a migraine. Some women get them during pregnancy as a symptom and never when not pregnant. I usually get them once a month, so if you are just fine, it is probably a migraine. It does help to drink water and Gatorade/powerade for the electrolytes. You may also have gotten a migraine from not eating as often or as much as what your body needs.

I've gotten migraines since I was 12 years old. I have always gotten auras before my migraines showed up and it's exactly as you described. If you are feeling fine, it's very likely just a migraine. Some women get them during pregnancy as a symptom and never when not pregnant. I usually get them once a month, so if you are just fine, it is probably a migraine. It does help to drink water and Gatorade/powerade for the electrolytes. You may also have gotten a migraine from not eating as often or as much as what your body needs.

Def sounds like a migraine, but always get your BP checked just in case. FYI - I've had migraines since I was 9 yrs old, but in the past 7-8 years started going to a chiropractor, and it's AMAZING! Now I rarely ever get a migraine, plus being adjusted while pregnant has helped so much w/the back and hips aches and pains!

Def sounds like a migraine, but always get your BP checked just in case. FYI - I've had migraines since I was 9 yrs old, but in the past 7-8 years started going to a chiropractor, and it's AMAZING! Now I rarely ever get a migraine, plus being adjusted while pregnant has helped so much w/the back and hips aches and pains!

I would def have it checked out, esp to rule out neurological issurs, but my SIL had the same and it ended up being what doc called "ocular migraine" - a migraine without the usual pain associated with it, and rather harmless. Good luck! (I would be terrified and I've had my share of migraines).

I would def have it checked out, esp to rule out neurological issurs, but my SIL had the same and it ended up being what doc called "ocular migraine" - a migraine without the usual pain associated with it, and rather harmless. Good luck! (I would be terrified and I've had my share of migraines).

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